handbrake FIAT IDEA 2009 1.G User Guide

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GENERAL WARNINGS
Lighting of a warning light is associated to
a specific message and/or buzzer when ap-
plicable. These indications are brief and
precautionary and as such must not be
considered as exhaustive and/or alterna-
tive to the information contained in the
Owner’s Handbook, which you are re-
commended to read carefully in all cases.
Refer to the information in this section in
the event of a failure indication.
IMPORTANT Failure indications on the
display fall into one of two categories: se-
riousfailure and less seriousfailure.
A warning cycle will be repeated in case
of severefailures until the case of the
problem is eliminated.
A shorter warning cycle will be run in ca-
se of less severefaults.
Press MODEto stop the warning cycle in
both cases. The warning light on the in-
strument panel will stay on until the cau-
se of the failure is eliminated.LOW BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL (red)
HANDBRAKE ON (red)
When the ignition key is moved to MAR,
the warning light turns on and should go
off after a few seconds.
Low brake fluid level
The warning light comes on when the le-
vel of the brake fluid in the reservoir falls
below the minimum level due to possible
leaks in the circuit.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
x
Handbrake on
The warning light turns on when the hand-
brake is on.
On certain versions, if the car is moving
the buzzer will also sound.
IMPORTANT If the warning light turns on
when travelling, check that the handbrake
is not engaged.
AIRBAG FAILURE (red)
When the ignition key is mo-
ved to MAR, the warning light
turns on and should go off after
a few seconds.
The warning light stays on steady if there
is a failure in the airbag system.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.¬
If the warning light xturns
on when travelling (with the
message on the display) stop the car
immediately and contact Fiat Dea-
lership.
WARNING

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The kit cannot be used to re-
pair damage to the tyre si-
dewall. Do not use the quick repair
kit if the tyre was damaged by run-
ning on a flat.
WARNING
The damage cannot be re-
paired with the kit if the
wheel rim is damaged (deformation
of the channel causing leakage of air).
Do not remove the foreign body
(screw or nail) from the tyre.
WARNING
Do not operate the com-
pressor for longer than 20
minutes consecutively. Risk of
overheating. The quick repair kit is
not suitable for definitive repairs. The
tyres may only be repaired tempora-
rily.
WARNING
INFLATION PROCEDURE
❒Ensure that the handbrake is up.
Undo the tyre valve cap, extract the
inflation tube A-fig. 5and tighten the
ring nut Bon the tyre valve;
fig. 5F0H0747mThe cylinder contains ethyl
glycol. Contains latex: may
cause an allergic reaction. Harmful if
swallowed. Irritates the eyes. May
cause sensitization by inhalation or
contact. Avoid contact with your
eyes, skin and clothes. In the event of
contact, wash immediately with
plenty of water. Do not induce vomi-
ting if swallowed. Rinse your mouth
and drink plenty of water. Call a doc-
tor immediately. Keep away from
children. The product must not be
used by asthmatics. Do not breathe
in the vapours during insertion and
suction. Call a doctor immediately if
allergic reactions are noted. Store the
cylinder in the specific compartment,
away from sources of heat. The sea-
lant fluid has an expiry date.
WARNING
Replace the canister contai-
ning out of date sealant fluid.
Dispose of the cylinder and
the sealant liquid properly. Di-
spose according to the national and lo-
cal laws in force.
Put on the protection gloves
provided together with quick
tyre repair kit.
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fig. 6F0H0357mfig. 7F0H0177mfig. 8F0H0748m
❒make sure that the switch D-fig. 6
of the compressor is in position 0(off),
start the engine, insert plug A-fig. 7
into the cigar lighter (or 12V socket)
and operate the compressor by taking
the switch Dto position I(on). In-
flate the tyre to the pressure specified
in the “Inflation pressure” paragraph,
“Technical Specifications” chapter.
For a more accurate reading, check
pressure gauge F-fig. 13with the
compressor off;
❒if after 5 minutes it is still impossible
to reach at least 1.5 bar, disengage
compressor from valve and current
outlet, then move the car forth for ap-
prox. ten metres in order to distribu-
te the sealing fluid inside the tyre
evenly, then repeat the inflation ope-
ration;
❒If after this operation it is still impos-
sible after 5 minutes to reach at least
1.8 bar, do not start driving since the
tyre is excessively damaged and the
quick tyre repair kit cannot guarantee
suitable sealing, contact Fiat Dealer-
ship;
❒if reaching the tyre pressure specified
in paragraph “Inflation pressure” in
section “Technical Specifications”,
start driving immediately;
Apply the adhesive label in a
position clearly visible by the
driver as a reminder that the tyre has
been treated with the quick repair kit.
Drive carefully, particularly on bends.
Do not exceed 80 km/h. Do not ac-
celerate or brake suddenly.
WARNINGStop if the pressure has
dropped to less than 1.8 bar:
The automatic Fix & Go fast repair
kit cannot work properly if the tyre is
excessively damaged. Go to a Fiat
Dealership.
WARNING
❒after driving for about 10 minutes stop
and check again the tyre pressure; pull
up the handbrake;
❒if at least 1.8 bar pressure is read, re-
store proper pressure (with engine
running and handbrake on) and re-
start;
❒drive with the utmost care to the nea-
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The jack may only be used to
replace wheels on the car
which it equips or other cars of the
same model. Never use the jack for
other purposes, such as lifting other
models of vehicle. Never use the jack
to carry out repairs under the car. In-
correct positioning of the jack may
cause the car to fall. Do not use the
jack for loads higher than those
shown on the label. Snow chains can-
not be fitted on a space saver spare
wheel. Therefore, if a front wheel
(drive wheel) is punctured and you
need to use snow chains, swap with a
rear wheel. In this way, you will ha-
ve two normal wheels on the front on
which you can fit snow chains and
solve the emergency.
WARNING
Incorrect wheel cup assem-
bly may cause it to come off
when the car is travelling. Never tam-
per with the inflation valve. Never in-
troduce tools of any kind between the
rim and the tyre. Check tyre and spa-
ce saver spare wheel pressure regu-
larly referring to the values shown in
the “Technical Specifications” chap-
ter.
WARNINGImportant notes:
❒the jack cannot be repaired: replace
with an original spare part if damaged;
❒no tool other than its cranking devi-
ce may be fitted on the jack.
To change a wheel proceed as follows:
❒stop the car in a position so that it is
not a danger for on-coming traffic and
where you can replace the wheel sa-
fely. The ground must be flat and com-
pact;
❒Turn the engine off and pull up the
handbrake.
❒Engage first gear or reverse;
❒lift the boot mat;
❒loosen the fastening device A-fig. 11;
❒take out the tool container Band take
it near to the wheel to be changed;
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Thousands of kilometres
Check handbrake stroke adjustment
Check exhaust emissions/smokiness (Multijet engines).
Check emissions in exhaust (petrol versions)
Replace fuel filter (Multijet versions)
Replace air cleaner filter (petrol versions)
Replace air cleaner filter (diesel versions) (❏❒)
Top up fluids (engine coolant, brakes,
battery, windscreen washer, etc.)
Check timing belt conditions (■)
Replace timing belt (*) (■)
Replace timing belt and (1.6 Multijet versions) (*)
Replace auxiliary drive belt
Replace spark plugs (petrol versions)
Check operation of engine management systems
(using diagnostic socket)
Replace engine oil and oil filter (petrol versions)
Change engine oil and oil filter (Multijet versions with DPF) (**)
Change engine oil and oil filter (Multijet versions without DPF) (▲)
Change brake fluid (or every two years)
Replace pollen filter (or once a year).
(*) Or every 4 years if the vehicle is used in one of the following particularly demanding conditions:
- prolonged use in cold/hot climates,
- city use with long standing with engine idling,
- use on particular dusty roads or roads sprinkled with sand and/or salt.
Or every five years regardless of mileage and conditions of use of the car.
(**) The engine oil and the filter must be changed when instrument panel warning light comes on (see “Warning lights and messages” chap-
ter) or however every 2 years.
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❏) Every 30,000 km for 1.3 Multijet versions.
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■) Excluding 1.3 Multijet and 1.6 Multijet versions.
(▲) Every 30,000 km
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A A
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T T
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C C
A A
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D D
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X X
ABS (System) ............................... 83
Accessories purchased by the
owner .......................................... 86
Air filter ......................................... 166
Air vents ........................................ 45
Anti-pollen filter .......................... 166
Ashtray (smoker's kit) ................ 71
Battery ........................................... 173
- inspecting the charge ............. 173
- jump starting ............................. 134
- recharging ................................. 158
- replacement ............................. 173
Bodywork
- maintenance ............................. 178
- version codes .......................... 184
Bonnet ............................................ 80
Boot ................................................ 76
Boot extension ............................. 77
Boot light ........................................ 152 Brake fluid level ............................ 172
Brake lights
- bulb replacement .................. 151
Brakes
- fluid level .................................. 172
- handbrake ................................. 114
- service and emergency ........ 188
Bulb (replacement) ....................... 144
Can holder .................................... 69
Capacities ...................................... 195
Car maintenance and care ......... 161
- additional interventions.......... 165
- scheduled maintenance plan 163
- service schedule ......................162
- yearly inspection schedule ... 165
Car parked .................................... 114
Car radio
- setup .......................................... 85
- sound system installation ...... 85Card holder.................................... 69
Cargo box ...................................... 69
Carrying children safely .............. 99
CD with can holder .................... 70
Ceiling light ................................... 64
Changing a wheel ......................... 140
Checking fluid levels ................... 167
Child lock ..................................... 17
Child safety device ...................... 17
Cigar lighter (smoker's kit)......... 71
Clutch ............................................. 187
CO
2emissions .............................. 199
Cruise Control ............................. 63
Cup holder ..................................... 69
Dashboard and controls ........... 4
Dashboard ...................................... 5
Diesel filter ............................ 166-173
Dimensions..................................... 193